Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog looks at the Scottish Government’s response to the work of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland.
Tag: People and communities
Afghanistan Citizen Resettlement Scheme, part 2: How will Scottish local authorities support the resettlement of Afghan citizens?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the role of Scottish local authorities in resettlement of refugees.
Life in the pandemic for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) people in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutes A look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for LGBT+ people in Scotland
Long COVID: will the policy response lead it into the long grass?
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog considers Long COVID, what it is (and is not)and how it is being treated and managed. It also looks to the future, to research and how well the NHS might manage the additional burden of disease.
Sending and receiving post from the EU – what’s changed?
Reading Time: 7 minutes This blog explores what has changed when sending and receiving post/parcels from the EU, following the UK’s departure from the EU.
COVID-19: how has the pandemic affected the National Outcomes?
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog summarises the impact of COVID-19 on the National Outcomes.
Guest blog: Supporting older people with alcohol problems under COVID-19
Reading Time: 5 minutes This guest blog explores older adults’ experiences of using alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on Scotland.
Online shopping for Scots: bah humbug or yuletide joy?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The momentous shift to online retail has created a range of issues for Scottish consumers and policy makers. Some of these issues are explored here, including parcel delivery surcharges, decline of traditional retail, and the implications for festive shopping.
Connecting R100 – making broadband progress
Reading Time: 5 minutes The R100 programme, which commits to delivering 100% superfast broadband across Scotland, has not been without its challenges. Momentum has shifted recently with some positive milestones achieved and increased clarity around programme delivery. These recent developments are explored in this blog.
The impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the housing sector
Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog looks at what the impact of COVID-19 is on the rented and social housing sector.